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Stir Up!

Posted on October 20, 2021 by suemariericker

One of my favorites, and most often quoted verses is 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” There is so much that can be said about … Continue reading →

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The View from Here

Posted on June 25, 2019 by suemariericker

In their later years, my parents owned a home set atop a small hill, surrounded by verdant grass, majestic fir trees, lovely rose bushes, and bubbling fountains.  Mom loved to sit in the windows looking out at the serene setting, … Continue reading →

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Graceful

Posted on June 8, 2018 by suemariericker

When I hear the word “graceful”, I envisage someone who is elegant, one who carries him or herself with a flowing, poised bearing.  Someone much different from myself, who tends to trip over my own feet and snort when I … Continue reading →

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No Time for Complacency!

Posted on May 16, 2018 by suemariericker

I mentioned to a friend not long ago that it appears the conflicts in the Middle East are increasing and intensifying.  Her response was that the violence in that region is nothing new—things have always been like this.  After the … Continue reading →

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An Opportunist

Posted on April 10, 2018 by suemariericker

Not long ago, I read an account of a young man who, at a younger age, made a costly error in judgment.  Though he received forgiveness from God and his Christian parents, he still was plagued with a sense of … Continue reading →

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Back to the Front!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by suemariericker

Recently, there’s been a stunning story with an accompanying picture in the news—that of a brave aid worker carrying a small child away from the bodies of her family, from under the hijab of her dead mother, and through the … Continue reading →

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What is a Christian to Do?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by suemariericker

I started writing this a couple of weeks ago after the Paris attacks but then I got sick and my energy and motivation in writing took a serious hit.  Feeling better now, and stunned by the news of more terrorist … Continue reading →

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Let Aaron Do It!

Posted on May 5, 2015 by suemariericker

A couple of teachings came together in my heart recently; and when I was trying to figure out what to title this post, the above came to mind.  Of course, for my family it holds a bit of humor because … Continue reading →

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Is it Faith?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by suemariericker

My intention was to post here more often; however, life is busy and I’ve dedicated a lot of time to another writing project.  I am at a bit of a stopping point for now, so hopefully, I will be able … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts about Freedom and Free Things

Posted on July 7, 2014 by suemariericker

I think most people are familiar with the concept (though I probably have the phrasing wrong) that nothing is ever completely free—there is always a price for someone to pay, and frequently it is that person who thinks they are … Continue reading →

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